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top class
A term for something or someone of exceptionally high quality, performance, or ability; absolutely first-rate.
Die Leistung der Solistin war absolute Extraklasse und wurde mit stehenden Ovationen gefeiert.
The soloist's performance was absolutely top class and was celebrated with a standing ovation.
The word is made up of 'Extra' (extra) and 'Klasse' (class). Here, 'Extra' is used as an intensifier and means 'special' or 'exceptional'. 'Extraklasse' (top class) therefore describes a level of quality that is above the normal standard.
Dieser Wein ist wirklich Extraklasse.
This wine is truly top class.
'Extraklasse' (top class) is often used with the verb 'sein' (to be) or in the phrase 'von Extraklasse sein' (to be top class) to express high quality.
Das Design des neuen Sportwagens ist Extraklasse.
The design of the new sports car is top class.
The word is often used to evaluate performances, products, or abilities. Typical combinations are 'eine Leistung der Extraklasse' (a top-class performance), 'ein Spieler der Extraklasse' (a top-class player), or 'ein Produkt der Extraklasse' (a top-class product).
Der Stürmer zeigte gestern wieder eine Leistung der Extraklasse.
The striker once again delivered a top-class performance yesterday.
world elite
Both expressions praise an especially high level of performance or quality. Weltspitze, however, refers to the best and most successful people or organizations by international comparison, while Extraklasse describes exceptional quality even without such a comparison. Use „Weltspitze“ when a top-level benchmark is involved and „Extraklasse“ for exceptionally high quality in general.
Der Torwart zeigte im entscheidenden Spiel eine Leistung der Extraklasse.
The goalkeeper gave a top-class performance in the decisive match.
Die Läuferin gehört nach ihren internationalen Erfolgen zur Weltspitze.
After her international successes, the runner is among the world elite.
